This certificate program provides the knowledge and skills needed to classify medical data from patient records for submission to insurance companies or the government for reimbursement of expenses and to researchers and public health officials to monitor trends in healthcare. Students develop skills in accurate interpretation of patient diagnosis and treatment descriptions; the ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems; billing and reimbursement; and health information documentation. Graduates may be employed by hospitals, physicians’ offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, or specialty centers.